The Kentucky State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury collision that occurred on Ky. 91, approximately eight miles north of Marion, on Saturday at 10:45 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Rickey Riley, 66, of Marion was operating a 1992 Dodge Dakota northbound on Ky. 91. Jared Asbridge, 28, of Marion was operating a 1994 Chevy pickup southbound on Ky. 91. Asbridge’s vehicle struck Riley’s vehicle causing it to exit the roadway and overturn. Asbridge fled from the scene in his vehicle and was later located by the Marion Police Department.
Riley, the former county jailer and deputy sheriff, and his wife, Barbara Riley, 71, were transported via Air Evac Medical to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind., for treatment.
Trooper Darren Holliman arrested Asbridge with the following offenses:
- Wanton endangerment, first degree.
- Reckless driving.
- Possession of controlled substance, second degree.
- Leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid.
Asbridge was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.
